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Kevin Hays (born May 1, 1968) is an American jazz pianist and composer. He began playing in New York while still at high school and led his first record date in 1990. He has recorded more than twenty albums as leader or co-leader, including three each for SteepleChase and Blue Note Records. He led a long-standing trio with bassist Doug Weiss and drummer Bill Stewart, and has also sung with his New Day Trio of bassist Rob Jost and drummer Greg Joseph.

Early life
Hays was born in New York City on May 1, 1968, the youngest of four children. He was raised in Greenwich, Connecticut, and began studying the piano at the age of six, after hearing his father, an amateur player. He was initially interested in rock music and other things that he heard on the radio, and became more interested in jazz in his early teens. Initially self-taught, Hays later had lessons with , and attended several Interlochen Music Camps. Hays played locally from 1982.

Later life and career
Hays started playing in New York in 1985, while still at high school. He then had a period in 's band, and attended the Manhattan School of Music for a semester in 1986 before dropping out to concentrate on performing. His debut recording as a leader came in 1990, for the Japanese label Jazz City. Several of the tracks on this album, El Matador, were his own compositions. During 1991 to 1993, he also recorded three albums for SteepleChase Records.

"Hays played regularly with a number of 's ensembles from the late 1980s, and in the 1990s he toured Japan and recorded with the Harper Brothers (1990) and worked with Steve Wilson, (from c. 1990), 's quartet (1992), (from 1993), and Eddie Henderson (from 1994)." After the SteepleChase albums, he signed to Blue Note Records, who released three of his albums. In 1995 Hays toured with saxophonist .

Hays's trio, with Doug Weiss (bass) and Bill Stewart (drums), played together for 15 years. Hays also recorded albums under Stewart's leadership in the 2000s. In 2010–11, Hays performed and recorded duets with pianist .Hobart, Mike (September 17, 2011) "Brad Mehldau & Kevin Hays: Modern Music". ft.com "Brad Mehldau + Kevin Hays + Patrick Zimmerli – Modern Music". Nonesuch Records. Retrieved December 3, 2016. Also in 2011, Variations, a solo piano album that included interpretations of , was released by Pirouet Records. Hays formed the New Day Trio, with Rob Jost on bass and Greg Joseph on drums, and also sang on their first release, New Day. This was followed around a year later by North. Hope, a duo album with , was released around 2017.

Playing style
"Hays has a linear style and a strong harmonic sense, and uses the pedal to produce a clipped sound, recalling the early work of ."

Discography
As leader/co-leader
1990El MatadorJazz City1991Some tracks quartet, with Steve Wilson (alto sax, soprano sax), (bass), Bill Stewart (drums); some tracks quintet, with (tenor sax) added; reissued by
1991SweetEarSteepleChase1991Quintet, with Eddie Henderson (trumpet), (soprano sax, alto sax), (bass), (drums)
(2026). 9780141034010, .
1991Ugly BeautySteepleChase1992Trio, with (bass), Jeff Williams (drums)
1992CrossroadSteepleChase1993Quintet, with Scott Wendholt (trumpet, flugelhorn), Freddie Bryant (guitar), (bass), Carl Allen (drums)
19947th SenseBlue Note1994Quintet, with (soprano sax, tenor sax), Steve Nelson (vibes), Doug Wiess (bass), (drums)
1995?Go RoundBlue Note1995Sextet, with (soprano sax, tenor sax), Steve Hall (tenor sax), Doug Wiess (bass), (drums), Daniel Sadownick (percussion)
(1996). 9780140513684, .
1996AndaluciaBlue Note1997Trio, with (bass), (drums)
2001What SurvivesPinonDisk2010Trio, with Doug Weiss (bass), Bill Stewart (drums)
2003Fear of RoamingFresh Sound2004As Sangha Quartet; quartet, with (tenor sax), (bass), Bill Stewart (drums)
2004Piano Works III: Open Range2005Solo piano; Hays sings on one track; one track has sampled singers
2004One Little Song(not on label)2006Duo, co-led with (tenor sax, soprano sax)
2005For Heaven's SakeJazz Eyes2005Trio, with Doug Weiss (bass), Bill Stewart (drums)
2006The DreamerArtist Share2007With Hilary Smith (vocals), Doug Weiss (bass), Bill Stewart (drums)
2007You've Got a FriendJazz Eyes2009Trio, with Doug Weiss (bass), Bill Stewart (drums)
2008Live at SmallsSmalls Live2008Trio, with Doug Weiss (bass), Bill Stewart (drums); in concert
2009Dawning2013As Saffron; quintet, with Katayoun Goudarzi (vocals), (tenor sax, soprano sax, bass clarinet, Hungarian folk flute), (sitar, vocals), Abhiman Kaushal (tabla)
2010VariationsPirouet2011Solo piano
2010Modern Music2011Duo, co-led with (piano)
2014New DaySunnyside2015With Tony Scherr (electric guitar, acoustic bass), Gregoire Maret (harmonica), Rob Jost (electric bass, bass), Greg Joseph (drums, percussion)
2016NorthSunnyside2016Trio, with Rob Jost (bass, ukulele), Greg Joseph (drums)
2016HopeNewvelle (France) / Edition (UK)2017Duo, with (guitar, vocals)
2018Where Are YouFresh Sound2019Trio, with (drums), Mark Turner (tenor sax)
2019?Across The SeaVia Veneto Jazz2019Duo, with (composer, vocals)
2020All Things AreSmoke Sessions2021Trio, with (bass), (drums)
2023BridgesSmoke Sessions2023Trio, with (bass), (drums)

As sideman
With
  • Straight to My Heart: The Music of Sting (Blue Note, 1991)
  • Puccini's Turandot (Blue Note, 1993)
  • When the Doves Cry: The Music of Prince (Blue Note, 1994)
  • Shades of Blue (Blue Note, 1996)
  • Strawberry Fields (Blue Note, 1996)
  • Tapestry (Blue Note, 1997)
  • Black Dahlia (Blue Note, 2001)
  • Three Days of Rain (Sunnyside, 2006)

With

  • 2017: Steve Gadd Band (Victor, 2018)
  • 2019: At Blue Note Tokyo (Victor, 2021) – live

With

  • 1991: Domingo (Dreyfus, 1992)
  • 1996: Up Jumped Benny (Arkadia Jazz, 1997) – live

With Eddie Henderson

  • Inspiration (Milestone, 1995) – recorded in 1994
  • Dark Shadows (Milestone, 1996)
  • Dreams of Gershwin (Key Stone, 1998)
  • Reemergence (Sharp Nine, 1999)
  • Oasis (Sirocco, 2001)
  • Precious Moment (Kind of Blue, 2006)

With Chris Potter

  • 1992: Presenting Chris Potter (Criss Cross Jazz, 1993)
  • 1993: Sundiata (Criss Cross Jazz, 1995)
  • 2000: This Will Be (Storyville, 2001) – live
  • 2000: Gratitude (Verve, 2001)
  • 2002: Traveling Mercies (Verve, 2002)
  • 2002: (Sunnyside, 2004)

With others

  • Jeff Ballard, Fairgrounds (Edition, 2018)
  • Ricardo Grilli, 1962 (Tone Rogue)
  • , (Landmark, 1993) – recorded in 1991–92
  • , Joshua Redman (Warner Bros, 1993)
  • Mark Turner and Tad Shull, Two Tenor Ballads (Criss Cross Jazz, 2000) – recorded in 1994

External links

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